We're excited to announce the official launch of the Oakes Family Dentistry blog. We'll be posting helpful dental tips, news from the dental industry, updates from our practice, and more about the latest in dentistry. Our dental team strives to be there for our patients when they need us, and we want our online presence to be a reflection of that principle.

We hope this blog provides an extra level of service to our current and future patients. If you would like to stay up to date on the latest from Oakes Family Dentistry and Michael Oakes, DMD, visit our blog often. Dr. Oakes is passionate about improving oral health and providing tailored treatment to address your concerns.

If you have questions about our blog posts or about our services, don’t hesitate to call. We are happy to answer any questions or to schedule an appointment for you. Here's to your best oral health ever!

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In the initial planning and consultation stages, your dental surgeon will visually inspect the area in your mouth where the dental implant would go, should it be decided that you need one. They will ...